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In College Factual's most recent rankings for the best schools for public administration & social service majors, Simmons came in at #13. This puts it in the top 5% of the country in this field of study. It is also ranked #1 in Massachusetts.
During the 2021-2022 academic year, Simmons University handed out 19 bachelor's degrees in public administration & social service. This is a decrease of 5% over the previous year when 20 degrees were handed out.
In 2022, 555 students received their master’s degree in public administration & social service from Simmons. This makes it the #9 most popular school for public administration & social service master’s degree candidates in the country.
In addition, 3 students received their doctoral degrees in public administration & social service in 2022, making the school the #100 most popular school in the United States for this category of students.
In 2022-2023, the average part-time undergraduate tuition at Simmons was $889 per credit hour for both in-state and out-of-state students. The average full-time tuition and fees for undergraduates are shown in the table below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $44,208 | $44,208 |
| Fees | $1,330 | $1,330 |
| Books and Supplies | $1,280 | $1,280 |
| On Campus Room and Board | $17,104 | $17,104 |
| On Campus Other Expenses | $2,550 | $2,550 |
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All of the 19 students who graduated with a Bachelor’s in public administration & social service from Simmons in 2022 were women.
The majority of the students with this major are white. About 89% of 2022 graduates were in this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Simmons University with a bachelor's in public administration & social service.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 1 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 0 |
| White | 17 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 1 |
Online degrees for the Simmons public administration & social service bachelor’s degree program are not available at this time. To see if the school offers distance learning options in other areas, visit the Simmons Online Learning page.
Of the 509 students who earned a master's degree in Public Administration & Social Service from Simmons in 2021-2022, 12% were men and 88% were women.
The majority of master's degree recipients in this major at Simmons are white. In the most recent graduating class for which data is available, 54% of students fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Simmons University with a master's in public administration & social service.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 15 |
| Black or African American | 73 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 55 |
| White | 274 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 92 |
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the public administration & social service majors at Simmons University.
Public Administration & Social Service students may decide to major in one of the following focus areas. Individual majors may not be available for all degree levels.
| Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Public Policy | 5 |
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Parks, Recreation, Leisure, & Fitness Studies | 23 |
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